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Iran Warns against US Targeting of Military Bases in Eastern Syria
Iran warned of a “decisive counter-response” if new US strikes are launched against bases operated by its proxy militias in Syria.
Iran-Backed Fighters on Alert in East Syria after US Strikes
Iran-backed fighters were on alert in eastern Syria on Saturday, a day after US forces launched retaliatory airstrikes on sites in the war-torn country, opposition activists said.
Netanyahu Calls on Major Powers to Increase Pressure on Iran
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu urged major international powers to step up pressure and increase deterrence against Iran.
Iran Violations May Amount to Crimes Against Humanity, Says UN Expert
Iran's authorities have committed violations in recent months that may amount to crimes against humanity, a UN-appointed expert told the Human Rights Council on Monday, citing cases of murder, imprisonment, enforced disappearances, torture, rape, sexual violence and persecution.
Britain Sanctions Senior Officials in Iran's IRGC
Britain on Monday sanctioned senior officials from the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including those who it said were responsible for managing the group's financial investments.
Iran FM: We Are Working with Saudi Arabia on Stability of Region
Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian revealed on Sunday that he will hold a meeting “in the near future” with his Saudi counterpart Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah.
Before Xi Visit, Russia Says it Held Naval Drills with China and Iran in Arabian Sea
Russia, China and Iran have completed three-way naval exercises in the Arabian Sea that included artillery fire at targets on the sea and in the air, the Russian defense ministry said on Saturday.